Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Jan 2022
- Regional NSW > Young
Wellways has a number of programs providing services within the Murrumbidgee consisting Mental Health Rehabilitation & Recovery Services, Suicide Prevention, grass roots education and training in mental health and a range of Peer Facilitated Education Programs.
The Well Connected program is designed to work with participants who experience severe mental illness or concerns, to address key areas that support them to participate in their communities. This support often results in improvements in their quality of life and, most importantly, assists in their recovery from mental health issues. A key outcome will be supporting the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and assist in the development of self-management skills.
The key target populations of Well Connected are: people who identify as Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander or are 65 years and older and who experience severe mental illness or concerns.
Using Wellways' Community Recovery Model, the Recovery and Rehabilitation Worker will provide short term support to people with a mental illness through Well Connected.
Our Practice Frameworks identify a range of tools and processes to assist participants to develop the confidence and capacity to manage their own wellbeing; equip family and friends with information and skills; and engage community members as mentors and supports. The Wellways Practice Frameworks are:
Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator this role works with the team and other key internal and external stakeholders in the ongoing development and effective implementation of program plans.
The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and a significant number of roles within Wellways are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Where a government Order or Directive applies, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption prior to commencement.
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a lived experience are encouraged to apply"